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Gopher Snake and Tarantula Road Encounters Near Black Mesa

September 27, 2026 by Steve Creek
Gopher snake on a gravel road near Black Mesa State Park in Oklahoma

I photographed Black Mesa road wildlife during my Oklahoma camping trip, including a gopher snake and a tarantula near Lake Carl Etling.

Categories Wildlife Photography Tags Black Mesa State Park, bullsnake, gopher snake, Lake Carl Etling, Oklahoma Panhandle, road crossings, tarantula

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Eight-Legged Halloween: The Truth About Tarantulas

January 21, 2026October 31, 2025 by Steve Creek
Close-up of a tarantula resting on coarse asphalt in Oklahoma

I photographed a tarantula up close to show why these Halloween icons deserve respect, not fear. Learn the real facts about tarantulas.

Categories Spiders Tags Arachnid, arachnid behavior, Halloween, macro photography, nature education, Oklahoma wildlife, spider, tarantula, Wildlife Photography 2 Comments

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